Galleria Borbonica, History museum in Naples, Italy
The Galleria Borbonica extends 431 meters underground through Naples, featuring grand arches, ancient water tanks, and multiple chambers connected by intricate pathways.
Ferdinand II of Bourbon commissioned architect Errico Alvino in 1853 to design this underground passage connecting the Royal Palace to military barracks near Piazza Vittoria.
The tunnel walls display preserved inscriptions and artifacts from different periods, including objects from its time as a World War II shelter for Naples residents.
Guided tours operate on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays through two entrances at Via Morelli and Vico del Grottone, with mandatory advance reservations.
During excavation, workers discovered and incorporated parts of the sixteenth-century Bolla aqueduct, which required special engineering solutions to maintain water flow to buildings above.
Location: Naples
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Vico del Grottone, 4, 80132 Napoli NA 80132
Phone: +39817645808
Email: mail@galleriaborbonica.com
Website: https://galleriaborbonica.com
GPS coordinates: 40.83548,14.24628
Latest update: March 30, 2025 17:36
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